Security label with acousto-magnetic (AM) and radio frequency identification (RFID) capabilities

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure may include a security label including an Acousto- Magnetic (AM) component and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) component. The RFID component energizes a magnetic resonator of the AM component to utilize the magnetic resonator as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component.

Description

Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2SECURITY LABEL WITH ACOUSTO-MAGNETIC (AM) AND RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) CAPABILITIES CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, United States Provisional Application No. 63 / 736,122 filed December 19, 2024 and entitled “SECURITY LABEL WITH ACOUSTO-MAGNETIC (AM) AND RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFIC ATION (RFID) CAPABILITIES,” the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.BACKGROUND

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to security labels. In some instances, retailers utilizes security labels (such as electronic article surveillance (EAS) tags or ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) tags) for loss prevention. A security label is in the active state until the associated article is properly purchased, at which point the security label is properly deactivated. When an active security label passes through a detection system, an alarm is triggered to alert store personnel about a potentially unpurchased product leaving the premise. However, it may be difficult to program EAS tags with inventory information, and RFID tags can be tampered with to reduce loss prevention capabilities. Therefore, improvements is desirable.SUMMARY

[0001] The following presents a simplified summary of one or more aspects in order to provide a basic understanding of such aspects. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated aspects and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all aspects nor delineate the scope of any or all aspects. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0002] Tire present disclosure describes a security label including a body, an Acousto-Magnetic (AM) component, and a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) component.Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2The AM component is coupled to the body and has a magnetic resonator. The RFID component is coupled to the body and has a chip and an antenna. The RFID component energizes the magnetic resonator to utilize the magnetic resonator as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component.

[0003] In some aspects, the antenna is positioned in the proximity of the magnetic resonator to energize the magnetic resonator. In some examples, at least a section of the antenna is positioned below the magnetic resonator in an operative configuration.

[0004] In some aspects, the RFID component is an ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID component.

[0005] In some aspects, the security label is attached to an article away from metallic component in the article.

[0006] In some aspects, the body includes a cavity configured to house the magnetic resonator.

[0007] In some aspects, the antenna and the magnetic resonator are spaced apart and are not in physical contact.

[0008] In some aspects, the spacing between the antenna and the magnetic resonator is selected based on one or more of antenna size, antenna shape, resonator size, resonator shape, intensity of radio signals, or average reader-to-label distance,

[0009] In some aspects, the security label further includes a lid stock positioned below the body, a metal bias positioned below the lid stock and having a length shorter than a length of the lid stock, an adhesive layer attached to bottoms of the lid stock and the bias, and a Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer carrying the chip and the antenna attached to the adhesive layer,

[0010] In some aspects, an entirety antenna is positioned below the magnetic resonator in an operative configuration.Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2

[0011] The present disclosure further discloses a method including a step of providing an Acousto-Magnetic (AM) component having a magnetic resonator. The method includes a step of positioning a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) component with the AM component such that the RFID component energizes the magnetic resonator to utilize the magnetic resonator as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component,

[0012] In some aspects, the step of positioning the RFID component with the AM component includes a sub-step of positioning an antenna in the proximity of the magnetic resonator to energize the magnetic resonator. In some examples, at least a section of the antenna is positioned below the magnetic resonator in an operative configuration.

[0013] In some aspects, the method further includes forming, in a body of the security label, a cavity to receive the magnetic resonator.

[0014] In some aspects, positioning the RFID component includes positioning the antenna and the magnetic resonator in a spaced-apart, non-contact configuration.

[0015] In some aspects, positioning the RFID component comprises locating the entire antenna below the magnetic resonator,

[0016] In some aspects, positioning includes placing a free end of an arm of a dipole antenna below the magnetic resonator.

[0017] In some aspects, the method further include selecting the spacing between the antenna and tire magnetic resonator based on one or more of antenna size, antenna shape, resonator size, resonator shape, radio-signal intensity, or average reader-to-label distance.

[0018] In some aspects, the positioning includes forming the antenna as a loop around the AM component.

[0019] In some aspects, the method further includes arranging a lid stock below the body, arranging a metal bias below the lid stock, applying an adhesive layer to bottoms of the lid stock and the bias, and affixing a PET layer carrying the chip and the antenna to the adhesive layer.Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Various objects, aspects, features, and advantages of the disclosure will become more apparent and better understood by referring to the detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters identify corresponding elements throughout. In the drawings, like reference numbers generally indicate identical, functionally similar, and / or structurally similar elements.

[0021] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a security label, according to some aspects.

[0022] FIG. 2 is another schematic view depicting a sectional view of the security label of FIG. 1, according to some aspects.

[0023] FIG. 3 is another schematic view depicting a sectional view of the security label of FIG. 1, according to some other aspects,

[0024] FIG. 4 is another schematic view depicting an example component level view of the security label of FIG. 1, according to some aspects,

[0025] FIG. 5 is a flowchart depicting steps of a method to configure the security label of FIG. 1, according to some aspects.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] One or more specific embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below. These described embodiments are only examples of the presently disclosed techniques. Additionally, in an effort to provide a concise description of these embodiments, ail features of an actual implementation may not be described in the specification. It should be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation¬ specific decisions must be made to achieve the developers' specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which may vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it should be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time consuming, but may nevertheless be aAtty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2routine undertaking of design, fabrication, and manufacture for those of ordinary’ skill having the benefit of this disclosure.

[0027] When introducing elements of various embodiments of the present disclosure, the articles “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements. Additionally, it should be understood that references to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” of the present disclosure are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features.

[0028] Retailers preferably utilize either an Acousto-magnetic (AM) and / or a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in security labels to achieve a wide range of objectives in a retail store. For example, a security-’ label with AM technology can be employed for loss prevention purposes, whereas a security label with RFID technology can be employed for inventory management. The RFID labels can be employed for loss prevention purposes as well. An AM security label is responsive to a magnetic field. For example, an electronic article surveillance (EAS) system generates a magnetic field, and when an AM security label passes through the magnetic field, the AM security label responds to the magnetic field and theft, or shoplifting can be detected. When an article is authorized to be taken out of a retail space, the security label associated with that article is deactivated. In such case, when the AM security label passes through the detection system, the AM security label does not respond to magnetic field created, lire AM security label preferably functions at low frequencies. For example, atypical AM security label may function at frequency of 58 kHz.

[0029] The RFID security label operates on the basis of radio signals. The RFID security label includes a chip and an antenna responsive to radio signals. The chip stores information regarding the article to which the RFID label is attached. A RFID reader emits radio signals. The antenna captures the radio signals and converts the signals into electrical energy to power the chip. The chip utilizes the electrical energy to transmit stored information to the RFID reader. When an active RFID security label passes through a detection system having the RFID reader, the RFID security label responds to radioAtty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2signals from the RFID reader and transmits information. The detection system may identify passing of an active RFID label as an unauthorized removal of the article and raise an alarm.

[0030] Apart from use in self-checkouts and EAS systems, RFID technology is used in supply chain management and inventory management. For example, each article can be assigned with unique identification stored in a chip of an RFID security label associated with the article. The RFID label transmits the stored information in response to radio signals emitted by the RFID reader. Typically, the RFID label functions at low, high, and ultra-high frequency ranges. An ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID security label has a longer read range. Retailers may implement UHF RFID security labels as such labels can be read efficiently without the need of having the article in a line of sight. Further, the UHF RFID label enables inspection of large number of articles at the same time.

[0031] The UHF RFID labels function at relatively higher frequencies (typically at 865MHz to 928MHz). However, such labels may have physical limitations and not function as efficiently in proximity of liquids or metal. Liquids tend to absorb radio signals, whereas metals tend to reflect radio signals. Hence, the UHF RFID labels may not work efficiently when placed in proximity of liquids or metals. This limits use of UHF RFID labels in EAS systems. Shoplifters may cover the UHF RFID label with their body as the body contains liquids that absorb radio signals. Shoplifters may also cover the article or the UHF RFID label in conductive foil-lined bags resulting in reflection of radio signals by reflective material. In both cases, it is difficult to identify shoplifting or theft. Further, the UHF RFID label may perform poorly when provided with liquid containing articles (for example, cosmetics, food, liquor, pharmaceuticals, etc.), metallic articles, or products packed into metallized packaging (for example, cosmetics, tools, chocolate bars, potato chips and other) due to limitations of RFID technology in presence of such articles.

[0032] The present disclosure discloses a security label having both AM and RFID technology capabilities. In one implementation, the security label of the present disclosure includes an AM component having a magnetic resonator positioned in a cavity provided on the security label. The cavity may be defined between a first layer and a second layer. In some examples, the first layer may be on top of the magnetic resonator,Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2whereas the second layer may be a bottom layer of the AM component. The magnetic resonator is configured to respond to a magnetic field.

[0033] The security’ label also includes an RFID component having a chip and an antenna. The RFID component may be positioned in the proximity of the magnetic resonator. When the RFID component is activated, i.e., when the RFID component is exposed to radio signals, the RFID component is configured to energize tire magnetic resonator to utilize the magnetic resonator as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component. Preferably, at least a section of the antenna is positioned in proximity of the magnetic resonator to energize the resonator. When the antenna is exposed to radio signals, the antenna converts the signals into electrical energy and current flows through the antenna which further generates electric and magnetic fields to excite the magnetic resonator. This activates the magnetic resonator. Thus, the magnetic resonator can be utilized as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component when the RFID component is in operation.

[0034] A section of the antenna may be provided in the proximity of the magnetic resonator. Preferably, the antenna and the magnetic resonator are spaced apart from each other. The antenna and the magnetic resonator may not be in physical contact. In some examples, at least a section of the antenna may be placed below the magnetic resonator in an operative configuration. The term ‘below’ used herein in context of the antenna and the magnetic resonator may be understood as the section of the antenna is in between the magnetic resonator and an article onto which the security label is affixed. In one example, whole antenna may be below the magnetic resonator. In some other examples, one section of the antenna extending from the chip may be positioned below the magnetic resonator. However, the present disclosure is not limited to keeping the section of the antenna below the magnetic resonator described hereinabove, lire antenna or a section of antenna may be placed in any other suitable way to keep the antenna close to the magnetic resonator.

[0035] Spacing between the magnetic resonator and the antenna may be determined based on operational factors, such as, but not limited to size and shape of the antenna, size and shape of the magnetic resonator, intensity of radio signals to which the security label is exposed, average distance between a magnetic reader and the security label, etc.Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2

[0036] The antenna may have any suitable configuration and shape. In one example, the antenna may be a dipole antenna having a pair of arms connected to the chip. One end of one arm may be electrically coupled to the chip, whereas another end may be a free end that can be positioned below the magnetic resonator. Further, the RFID component may operate at any suitable frequency. More specifically, the RFID component may operate at low frequency (30 KHz to 300 KHz range), high frequency (3 MHz to 30 MHz), or ultra-high frequency (300 MHz and 3 GHz). In one example, tire RFID component may function based on UHF RFID technology so that information in the chip of the RFID component may be read from relatively long distance without need of the security label or associated article being in line of sight. In some embodiments, operational frequency of the RFID component of the present disclosure may range from 865MHz to 928MHz.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a security label 100, according to some embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, the security label 100 is shown to include a body 110, an AM component, and an RFID component. The AM component includes a magnetic resonator 120. The body 110 may include a cavity 130 to house the magnetic resonator 120. lire body 110 may be made of any suitable material. For example, in one embodiment the body 110 may be made of plastic, while in other embodiments the body 110 may be made of paperboard or other sustainable or biodegradable material. Further, the magnetic resonator 120 resonates in the cavity 130 when exposed to magnetic field. Preferably, a detection system generates the magnetic field to which the magnetic resonator 120 responds.

[0038] The RFID component includes a chip 140 and an antenna 150. Tire chip 140 and the antenna 150 may be placed outside the cavity 130. The antenna 150 may be a dipole antenna having a first arm 160 and a second arm 170. One end of each arm 160, 170 is electrically coupled to the chip 140. The RFID component is positioned on the security label 100 such that the RFID component is in the proximity of the magnetic resonator 120. In some embodiments, a section 180 of the antenna 150 is positioned in the proximity of the magnetic resonator 120. For example, the section 180 of the antenna 150 may include a part of the first aim 160 with a free end 175 thereof, wherein the part of the first arm 160 and the free end 175 are positioned below the magnetic resonator 120. TheAtty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2section 180 of the antenna 150 is spaced apart from the magnetic resonator 120. Spacing between the section 180 of the antenna 150 and the magnetic resonator 120 may be determined based on operational parameters of the security label 100.

[0039] The antenna 150 may have suitable configuration. As shown in FIG. 1, the antenna 150 may have a one-trace configuration. In some other examples, the antenna 150 may have folding pattern, meandering pattern, zigzag pattern, or any other suitable pattern. In some other embodiments, a section of the antenna 150 may have a different configuration than rest of the antenna 150. For example, the section 180 of the antenna 150 may have a zigzag pattern and rest of the antenna 150 may have one-trace configuration or vice versa. Further, the antenna 150 may have open ends. In other examples, tire antenna 150 may be configured to form a loop around the AM component. Such loop can be read independently. Alternatively, the antenna loop may be inductively coupled to a metallic pattern below the security label 100 or next to the security label 100. In some examples, the metallic pattern can be a part of the article to which the security label 100 is attached. The metallic pattern can be created on or into the article.

[0040] In an operative configuration, the RFID component is activated using a reader that generates radio signals. When the antenna 150 is exposed to radio signals, the antenna 150 converts the signals into electrical energy and current flows through tire antenna 150 which further generates electric and magnetic field to energize the magnetic resonator 120. Due to energization, the magnetic resonator 120 acts as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component.

[0041] Some non-limiting examples of placement of the antenna 150 are now elaborated with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 3. Referring to FIG. 2, the security label 100 is shown to include the body 110 having the cavity 130. A first magnetic resonator 230 and a second magnetic resonator 240 are positioned in the cavity 130. The body 110 can be made of any suitable material, for example, plastic, paperboard, etc. The security label 100 includes a lid stock 190 positioned below the body 110. The security label 100 further includes a bias 200 positioned below the lid stock 190, The bias 200 may be a metal strip. The bias 200 may be shorter in length as compared to the lid stock 190. An adhesive layer 210 is attached to a bottom of the bias 200 and the lid stock 190. As shown in FIG. 2, aAtty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer 220 having the antenna 150 and the chip 140 may be attached to the adhesive layer 210 such that at least a section of the antenna 150 is in the proximity of the first magnetic resonator 230 and the second magnetic resonator 240. In some examples, a laminated film may be provided on top of the antenna 150. The laminated film may be made of polypropylene, paper, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET), etc. An additional adhesive layer may be attached to the Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer to affix the security label 100 to an article.

[0042] In some implementations, tire RFID component including the chip 140 and the antenna 150 may be coupled with tire bias 200 as well as the first magnetic resonator and the second magnetic resonator 240. For example, the RFID component may energize some or all of the metallic AM label components overlapping with the RFID component, whether the resonator(s) 240, bias 200, or both. As such, the present implementations support different AM label constructions, such as the bias 200 under the lid stock 190, the bias 200 above the lid stock 190, or the bias 200 integrated with the resonator(s) 240.

[0043] Referring to FIG. 3, the Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer 220 may be arranged between the body 110 and the lid stock 190. The bias 200 and the adhesive layer 210 may be provided below the lid stock 190.

[0044] It is to be noted that the security label of the present disclosure is not limited to configurations and arrangements of AM and RFID components described hereinabove. The AM and RFID components can be arranged in any other suitable way in the security label.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 4, another schematic view depicting an example component level view of tire security label 100. The security label 100 may include a top layer 410 corresponding to a cavity, a first magnetic resonator and a second magnetic resonator 420, along with a bottom layer 430 corresponding to a lidstock. The top layer 410 forming the cavity may contain the first magnetic resonator and the second magnetic resonator 420, and attach to the bottom layer 430 forming the backing to encapsulate both resonators 420. First and second magnetic resonators 420 may correspond to the first magnetic resonator 230 and the second magnetic resonator 240.Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2

[0046] FIG. 5 is a flowchart depicting steps of a method 400 to configure a security label, according to some embodiments. Referring to FIG. 4, the method 400 includes a step (Step 410) of providing an Acousto-Magnetic (AM) component having a magnetic resonator. The AM component may be provided in a cavity defined in a body of the security label such that that the magnetic resonator can resonate when exposed to a magnetic field. The body may have a raised portion defining the cavity. The method 400 includes a step (Step 420) of positioning a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) component with the AM component such that the RFID component energizes the magnetic resonator to utilize the magnetic resonator as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component. The RFID component includes a chip and an antenna. At least a section of the antenna is positioned in the proximity’ of the magnetic resonator to energize the magnetic resonator. The antenna can be arranged suitably such that proximity between the antenna and the magnetic resonator is maintained. In some examples, a section of the antenna is positioned below the magnetic resonator in an operative configuration, The section of the antenna and the magnetic resonator may be in a spaced apart configuration. The antenna can be positioned at a lower level than the magnetic resonator to facilitate placement of a section of the antenna below the magnetic resonator. It is to be noted that the proximity between the antenna and the magnetic resonator can be achieved by placing the antenna in any suitable way part from placing the antenna below the magnetic resonator.

[0047] In some other embodiments, the security label may be formed by initially configuring the RFID component, and further, the AM component is added such that the antenna of the RFID component is spaced apart from and in the proximity of the magnetic resonator of the AM component. In some other embodiments, the RFID component, i.e., the chip and the antenna, may be provided on a substrate (for example, a PET layer). The substrate along with the RFID component may be attached to a bottom side of an AM label to form the security’ label of the present disclosure. The substrate may be attached in a way such that at least a section of the antenna is positioned below a magnetic resonator of the AM label.Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2

[0048] As the security label of the present disclosure includes both the AM and RFID components, the security label is responsive to detection systems based on AM or RFID technologies. Further, the security label can be implemented for inventory management, wherein an inventory management system can include an RFID reader that can read information in the chip of the RFID component of the security label. In some embodiments, the RFID component may function based on UHF RFID technology so that information in the chip of the RFID component may be read from relatively long distance without need of tire security label or associated article being in line of sight. Further, the security label of the present disclosure is useful in cases where a retail space is undergoing or will undergo in future a technology shift either from the AM technology to the RFID technology or vice versa as the security label has both AM and RFID capabilities.

[0049] The security label of the present disclosure can be attached to an article at any suitable position. Area occupied by the security label (having a combination of AM and RFID components) on the article is smaller as compared to area occupied by two separate labels, i.e., an AM label and an RFID label, on the article. Thus, the security label of the present disclosure can be attached to an article such that the security label is away from metallic component(s) in the article to avoid interference between radio signals with metallic components.

[0050] The security label of the present disclosure has both AM and RFID capabilities. Thus, the security label can be used for both loss prevention and inventory management purposes. Further, attaching the security label to the article takes less time as only single label needs to be attached for AM and RFID technologies. The security label reduces inventory. Both AM and RFID components of the security label leverage multiple common parts (for example, liner, adhesive, packaging, etc.), thereby reducing manufacturing cost.

[0051] The RFID component of the security label of the present disclosure leverages tire magnetic resonator as an extended part of the antenna. This causes increased read range of the RFID component, and the security label can be read from a farther distance.Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2

[0052] While the invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made, and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention is not limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims,

[0053] The construction and arrangement of the systems and methods as shown in the various exemplary embodiments are illustrative only. Although only a few embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, many modifications are possible (e.g., variations in sizes, dimensions, structures, shapes, and proportions of the various elements, values of parameters, mounting arrangements, use of materials, colors, orientations, etc.). For example, the position of elements can be reversed or otherwise varied, and the nature or number of discrete elements or positions can be altered or varied. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. Other substitutions, modifications, changes, and omissions can be made in the design, operating conditions, and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0054] The present disclosure contemplates methods, systems, and program products on any machine-readable media for accomplishing various operations. The embodiments of the present disclosure can be implemented using existing computer processors, or by a special purpose computer processor for an appropriate system, incorporated for this or another purpose, or by a hardwired system. Embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure include program products comprising machine-readable media for carrying or having machine-executable instructions or data structures stored thereon. Such machine- readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose orAtty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. By way of example, such machine-readable media can comprise RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of machine-executable instructions or data structures, and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer or other machine with a processor. Combinations of the above are also included within the scope of machine-readable media. Machine -executable instructions include, for example, instructions and data which cause a general -purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing machines to perform a certain function or group of functions.

[0055] Although the figures show a specific order of method steps, the order of the steps may differ from what is depicted. Also, two or more steps can be performed concurrently or with partial concurrence. Such variation will depend on the software and hardware systems chosen and on designer choice. All such variations are within the scope of the disclosure. Likewise, software implementations could be accomplished with standard programming techniques with rule-based logic and other logic to accomplish the various connection steps, processing steps, comparison steps and decision steps.

Claims

Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO2CLAIMS:

1. A security label comprising:a body;an Acousto-Magnetic (AM) component coupled to the body and having a magnetic resonator; anda Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) component coupled to the body and having a chip and an antenna, the RFID component energizing the magnetic resonator to utilize the magnetic resonator as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component.

2. The security label of claim 1, wherein the antenna is positioned in the proximity of the magnetic resonator to energize the magnetic resonator,3. The security label of claim 1, wherein at least a section of the antenna is positioned below the magnetic resonator in an operative configuration,4. The security label of claim 1, wherein the RFID component is an ultra- high frequency (UHF) RFID component.

5. The security label of claim 1, wherein the security label is attached to an article away from metallic component in the article.

6. The security label of claim 1, wherein the body includes a cavity configured to house the magnetic resonator.

7. The security label of claim 1, wherein the antenna and the magnetic resonator are spaced apart and are not in physical contact.

8. The security label of claim 1, wherein spacing between the antenna and the magnetic resonator is selected based on one or more of antenna size, antenna shape, resonator size, resonator shape, intensity of radio signals, or average reader-to-label distance.15AFSDOCS:304590293.1Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO29. The security label of claim 1, further comprising a lid stock positioned below the body, a metal bias positioned below the lid stock and having a length shorter than a length of the lid stock, an adhesive layer attached to bottoms of the lid stock and the bias, and a Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) layer carrying the chip and the antenna attached to the adhesive layer.

10. The security label of claim 1, wherein an entirety antenna is positioned below the magnetic resonator in an operative configuration.

11. A method comprising:providing an Acousto-Magnetic (AM) component having a magnetic resonator; andpositioning a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) component with the AM component such that the RFID component energizes the magnetic resonator to utilize the magnetic resonator as an extended part of the antenna for the RFID component.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the antenna is positioned in the proximity of the magnetic resonator to energize the magnetic resonator.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein at least a section of the antenna is positioned below the magnetic resonator in an operative configuration.

14. The method of claim 11, further comprising forming, in a body of the security label, a cavity to receive the magnetic resonator.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein positioning the RFID component includes positioning the antenna and the magnetic resonator in a spaced-apart, non-contact configuration.16AFSDOCS:304590293.1Atty. Dkt. No.: RS-24-8644-WO216. The method of claim 11, wherein positioning the RFID component comprises locating the entire antenna below the magnetic resonator.

17. The method of claim 11, wherein positioning includes placing a free end of an arm of a dipole antenna below the magnetic resonator.

18. The method of claim 11, further comprising selecting the spacing between the antenna and the magnetic resonator based on one or more of antenna size, antenna shape, resonator size, resonator shape, radio-signal intensity, or average reader-to-label distance.

19. The method of claim 11, wherein the positioning includes forming the antenna as a loop around the AM component.

20. The method of claim 11, further comprising arranging a lid stock below the body, arranging a metal bias below the lid stock, applying an adhesive layer to bottoms of the lid stock and the bias, and affixing a PET layer carrying the chip and the antenna to the adhesive layer.17AFSDOCS:304590293.1

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